APSU College of STEM clubs show off during academic rush
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University College of STEM had a cookout last week so its student clubs could show off to prospective members. The academic rush, modeled after the Greek rush week, allows new students to enjoy free food and drinks, meet faculty and student leaders and discover more than 15 STEM clubs.
APSU STEM clubs decorated their booths on Thursday, September 20th, in an effort to recruit prospective members. (APSU student Benny Little)
Greater Nashville Regional Council Recognizes Work of Montgomery County
Montgomery County
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County was recognized with two Excellence in Government Awards on September 26th, 2018 by the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) at their 2018 Annual Luncheon.
The Excellence in Community Design Award was bestowed to Montgomery County for the design and building of the Downtown Commons.
Montgomery County received the Excellence in Community Design Award for the design and building of the Downtown Commons.
New Providence Pool opens for indoor season October 1st
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s New Providence Pool, the only public indoor pool in the City of Clarksville, opens for its fall and winter indoor season on Monday, October 1st, 2018.
New Providence Pool is at 168 Cunningham Lane, off Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Clarksville’s Indoor facility offers swim lessons, fitness classes and special events.
Wendy Red Star to speak, show exhibit at APSU
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s The New Gallery, with support from The APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art + Design, is pleased to present Wendy Red Star: Apsáalooke Feminist, Four Seasons, White Squaw, to continue an exciting 2018-19 exhibition season.
Artist Wendy Red Star works across disciplines to explore the intersections of Native American ideologies and colonialist structures, both historically and in contemporary society.
“Fall” from Wendy Red Star’s “Four Seasons” series. Red Star will exhibit her works October 1st-26th at APSU’s The New Gallery and speak at the university 6:00pm October 4th.
Clarksville BBQ Bash registration deadline approaches
Clarksville BBQ Bash
Clarksville, TN – Participants of all fitness levels are invited to join in the Clarksville BBQ Bash on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 to run or walk a course at Liberty Park and grab a taste of beer and barbecue at the finish line.
Each participant will receive an event T-shirt and finish with a full belly! Runners are encouraged to make a day of it and stay for the Clarksville BBQ Bash activities.
Heritage Bank completes Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Green Certification Program (CMCGCP) held the second green ribbon cutting of the week on September 25th, 2018 to celebrate Heritage Bank’s completion of the Certification Program.
The ceremony was attended by Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Melinda Shepard of the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce, David Graham Director of Bi-County Solid Waste, CMCGCP Steering Committee member Rose Melton (Altra Federal Credit Union), CMCGCP Steering Committee member Doug Jones (Montgomery County), and CMCGCP Manager Carlye Sommers.
Clarksville Montgomery County Green Ribbon Cutting for Heritage Bank. (L to R) Melinda Shepard, Rose Melton, Barbara Clifton, David Graham, Amber Empson, Kasey Bright, Mayor Kim McMillan, Doug Jones, Chase Clark, Scott Sandridge.
APSU freshman’s nonprofit feeding children in Uganda
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On a warm afternoon in the African nation of Uganda, two young boys named Elvis and Kalvin took turns writing the words “Be the change” on a piece of paper.
That paper eventually made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to Clarksville, Tennessee, where 18-year-old Austin Peay State University freshman Mallory Fundora took it to a tattoo artist and had the mantra permanently written across her forearm.
Mallory Fundora visits children in Uganda.
Clarksville hosts Boys and Girls Cross Country Middle School State Championships, October 6th
Visit Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville says close to 2,200 athletes, coaches, and spectators will visit Clarksville on Saturday, October 6th, 2018 for the Class A and AA Boys and Girls Cross Country Middle School State Championships.
Armed with tents, coolers and plenty of water, family members will cheer runners along the two-mile course beside the Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center, 250 Old Farmers Road.
Class A and AA Boys and Girls Cross Country Middle School State Championships to be held in Clarksville at the Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center on Saturday, October 6th.
APSU Drone Club to launch inaugural racing season on Friday
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – We’re going to level with you. The Austin Peay State University Drone Club’s racing drones are too fast for we at Public Relations to catch on video. When they really get rocking, they travel around 100 mph, and we can’t keep up with them.
They’re just a blur.
The Drone Club at APSU has three drone racers who will vie this week to qualify for the national championship next spring. The drones can travel up to 100 mph. Bigger racing drones can go faster. (APSU student Denzil Wyatt)
City of Clarksville, TSSA agree to step up talks
City of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – The Tennessee State Soccer Association has accepted the City of Clarksville’s invitation to begin negotiating a potential management and use agreement for a state soccer park as part of a new Clarksville Athletic Complex.
TSSA said Tuesday in a letter to Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan that it “wishes to enter the next phase of negotiations” and that its board will vote on December 1st to select a site for its statewide soccer complex.
City of Clarksville Sports Complex Preliminary Site Plan
